Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Outline
the precautions necessary for the safe stor-
age and handling of small containers containing 
fl ammable solvents.
10. 
Outline
the main requirements for a safe means of 
escape from a building in the event of a fi re.

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11. 
List EIGHT
features of a safe means of escape from 
a building in the event of fi re.
12. 
Give
reasons that may delay the safe evacuation of 
employees from a workplace during a fi re.
13. (a)
Outline_suitable_arrangements_for_the_inspec-_tion_and_maintenance_of_fi_re_extinguishers_in_the_workplace._14._(a)_Identify_TWO'>Outline
the main factors to be considered in the 
siting of fi re extinguishers
(b) 
Outline
suitable arrangements for the inspec-
tion and maintenance of fi re extinguishers in the 
workplace.
14. (a)
Identify TWO
ways in which an alarm can be 
raised in the event of a fi re in a workplace
(b) 
Outline
the issues to consider the selection and 
siting of portable fi re extinguishers.
15. (a) 
 Outline TWO
advantages and 
TWO
disadvan-
tages of using hose reels as a means of extin-
guishing fi res
(b) 
Outline
the main factors to consider in the siting 
of hose reels.
16. With respect to the design features of a building:
(i) 
 identify TWO
types of emergency warning sys-
tems that can be installed in the building to 
ensure that all employees can be made aware of 
the need to evacuate the building
(ii) 
 outline SIX
structural measures that can help to 
prevent the spread of fi re and smoke.
17. 
Outline:
(i) 
the various ways in which persons might be 
harmed by a fi re in work premises
(ii) 
the additional measures that may be required to 
ensure the safe evacuation of employees with a 
range of physical impairments in the event of fi re.
18.